Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Fresno, California, offers a unique externship opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and requires 3rd or 4th year students. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, and assisting in surgeries. A stipend of $1,500 for travel and living expenses is provided, along with a comprehensive benefits program including medical and dental coverage.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Diagnose conditions
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Job description

Externship Experience

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Diagnose conditions
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Externship Length and Eligibility

Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Waterhouse Veterinary Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.